W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of ALACHUA
1250 NE 18TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609 · (352) 955-6713
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Academic performance
Math proficiency37%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 52.1%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
463Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
87%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten78
Grade 167
Grade 271
Grade 391
Grade 482
Grade 574
Students
Black · 80%371
Hispanic · 7%34
Two or more races · 6%29
White · 5%24
Asian · 1%5
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
201’20
243’21
478’22
444’23
463’24
Location
1250 NE 18TH AVE GAINESVILLE
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.